Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Rush County, Kansas totaled $25,224 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Rush County, Kansas Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Kansas (Rep. Roger Marshall) | $19,070,570 | 57.4% | 57.4% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Kansas (Rep. Steve Watkins) | $2,786,810 | 8.4% | 65.7% |
| 3 | 4th District of Kansas (Rep. Ron Estes) | $403,951 | 1.2% | 67.0% |
NOTE: Not all recipients were able to be placed into Congressional Districts so the District total may not total 100%. Nationally 96% of all program monies were designated into a Congressional District
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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